Protecting Your Data While Traveling

Protecting private or sensitive data is something that everyone should be concerned with today. It seems hardly a week goes by without news reports of another stolen laptop with sensitive or confidential data on it.

I have compiled a large list of tips to help you protect your data while you are traveling. You can view the complete list here: http://hubpages.com/hub/Protecting_Your_Data_While_Traveling

Finding WiFi Hotspots

Have you ever wondered how to go about finding the best WiFi hotpots, particularly when you are away from home? I just published an article on this topic at another site. The link is:

http://hubpages.com/hub/Top_5_Tips_To_Finding_WiFi_Hotspots

Mobile GPS In A Very Small Package

The new Garmin Mobile 10 offers mobile GPS that you can take on the road with you. The unit in your car is great - as long as you are driving your car.

With the new Garmin Mobile 10 you can connect the GPS to your mobile phone, PDA or laptop computer via Bluetooth. Once connected the Mobile 10 GPS unit wirelessly transmits location information and directions to the paired device.

The Garmin Mobile 10 GPS is currently available online but should be in stores soon. Garmin lists the retail price of the Mobile 10 at $170.

[via NY Times]

Popup Joystick Game Controller For Your Mobile Phone

Apparently someone has designed a popup joystick game controller for mobile phones. It looks like no manufacturers have picked up on it yet though. An idea like this could potentially revolutionize mobile phone gaming though! Lets face it, the standard mobile phone keypads just don't cut it for playing games on.

[via Gizmodo]

Ubuntu Linux Laptops From System76 - Gazelle Series

Looking for a new Linux laptop on a budget? You need look no further than System76. System 76 offers a full line of laptops and desktops running the popular Ubuntu Linux operating system. System76 offers laptops that meet a variety of needs and start as low as $699.

The System76 Gazelle Series laptops offer a ready-equipped linux laptop at a real bargain.

The System76 Gazelle Value laptops starts at $699 with features like:

• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo options
• Display: 14” Widescreen WXGA (1280X800)
• Graphics: Intel GMA 950 224 MB Integrated Graphics
• Sound: Intel High Definition Audio
• Networking: 10/100/1000 (LAN)
• Wireless: Intel 802.11 abg
• Card Reader: 4 in 1 Card Reader
• Expansion: PCMCIA 2.1 supports one Type II
• Ports: VGA, 4x USB 2.0, Mic In, Headphone Out, FireWire 1394B, S-Video
• Battery: 6 Cell Lithium Ion
• Battery Life: 3 Hours
• Dimensions: 13.15" x 9.9" x 1.4" (W x D x H)
• Weight: 5.5 lbs
  

The System76 Gazelle Performance laptops start at $999 and include features like:

• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo options
• Display: 14” Widescreen WXGA (1280X800)
• Graphics: 128 MB nVidia Graphics
• Sound: Intel High Definition Audio
• Networking: 10/100/1000 (LAN)
• Wireless: Intel 802.11 abg
• Card Reader: 4 in 1 Card Reader
• Expansion: PCMCIA 2.1 supports one Type II
• Ports: VGA, 4x USB 2.0, Mic In, Headphone Out, FireWire 1394B, S-Video
• Battery: 6 Cell Lithium Ion
• Battery Life: 3 Hours
• Dimensions: 13.15" x 9.9" x 1.4" (W x D x H)
• Weight: 5.5 lbs

Visit http://system76.com for more information on their Linux laptop line of computers.

New BlackBerry 8800 Mobile Phone

Gizmodo reports that a new BlackBerry 8800 is scheduled to be released February 20.

Check out Gizmodo for more information.

Microsoft Zune Phone To Compete With iPhone

CrunchGear reports on a tip they received that Microsoft is planning to compete with Apple on the iPhone. The Zune phone will be a smartphone that integrates with the Zune Marketplace and with the Xbox 360. CrunchGear says the Zune phone release date is planned for the holiday 2007 season.

Check out the complete article here.

SunVisor TV/DVD Player For Your Car

Now you can watch TV while you drive ride in the car thanks to this 7" TV/DVD Player that conveniently replaces the standard sun visor in your car. The visor is designed to mount on the passenger side of the vehicle.

"The Sun Visor Theater comes ready to install into your favorite vehicle. Be ready to transport your family through a whole new world or entertainment on your next trip to the family get together. Your Sun Visor Theater comes with cables for power, USB, and antenna connections. There is even a remote control to manage playback or use the touch screen feature of the LCD."

The sun visor TV/DVD player is available from Gadget Universe for $299.95.

[via Boing Boing]

Windows Vista Laptop For $500

Walmart is offering Everex laptops with Vista pre-installed for as low as $498. The 15.4" StepNote VA4101M lists at just $518. I would have to be skeptical of any $500 Vista-equipped laptop (I mean, the performance just has to suck!) but this might be an option if you are traveling and just want a basic Internet/e-mail/word processing machine for on the road. At $500 you won't have too worry too much about a few bumps or dings along the way.

The vital statistics are:

• Operating System: Windows Vista Home Basic
• Graphics: VIA Chrome9 HC IGP
• Audio: HD Audio with 1 x Headphone/Line-Out Jack, 1 x Microphone/Line-In Jack
• Wireless LAN: IEEE 802.11b/g
• Ethernet: 10/100Mbps LAN
• Fax/Modem: Built-In 56k v.92 Fax/Modem with 1 x RJ-11 Telephone Jack
• I/O Ports: 1 x DB 15-pin VGA Port, 3 x USB 2.0 Ports, 1 x DC-in Jack
• Pointing Device: 2-Button Glide Pad
• Software: Windows Vista Home Basic, CyberLink Power DVD, CyberLink Power2Go, Norton Internet Security
• Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
• AC-DC Adapter: 65W AC Adapter
• Measurements: 14.1" (L) x 10.7" (W) x 1.5" (H)
• Weight: 5.9lbs